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University of the Ozarks G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Ozarks for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending University of the Ozarks cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Ozarks.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Ozarks' tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Net Price for Veterans at University of the Ozarks

We wanted to help you estimate your out-of-pocket costs to attend University of the Ozarks but we did not have enough data to give you a final tally.

Veteran Sticker Priceno data
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$30,659
Total Out Of Pocketno data

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by University of the Ozarks will not be fully covered. University of the Ozarks charges $25,950 a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235. In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$25,950
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$5,715
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.
Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant But With Limitations

If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award. While University of the Ozarks participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

University of the Ozarks awarded a total of $737 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 1 veterans for an average award of $737 ($1,473 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at University of the Ozarks. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
UndergraduateAll10$7,000$0

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $1,046, University of the Ozarks falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$1,046 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,046 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of the Ozarks thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $776. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$10,200
Post-9/11 Benefit$9,424
Total Out Of Pocket$776
A MHA of $1,178 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Books and Supplies Expenses

We wanted to compare your book stipend to what University of the Ozarks estimates your expenses to be but we do not have enough data. In general, these charges balance each other out though.

Supplies Expensesno data
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocketno data
Not Happy With This College? Is University of the Ozarks not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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